| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $149.79 | 4.733% | $156.8796 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.53 | 13.374% | $181.9993 | $182.00 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.49 | 11.810% | $172.7353 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.72 | 12.483% | $152.6619 | $152.66 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.68 | 8.314% | $271.5215 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.90 | 7.192% | $235.7152 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.57 | 6.679% | $117.955 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.68 | $1,289.4678 | $1,289.48 | $1,289.45 | $1,289.50 | |